Newsletter-Mid-Week
Henry Closes Career as National Runner-Up at 197 Pounds
Fort Hays State's Tereus Henry closed his collegiate career as a national runner-up at 197 pounds on Saturday (Mar. 15) at the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championship.
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Kristi Mohn, Unbound Gravel
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Kristi Mohn, Unbound Gravel
15,032 paying passengers through HYS in 2024, an all-time high
The City of Hays acknowledged the Hays Regional Airport in their March 12, 2025, meeting, for hitting an all-time high of 15,032 enplanements last year. Airport Director Jamie Salter explained that while HYS has many kinds of aircraft operations, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) defines an “enplanement” as each paying passenger boarding an aircraft at the Airport.
Area athletes honored with league post season recognition
Western Kansas made a name for itself among the top teams in the state, sending multiple teams into the postseason, two girls’ teams reaching the state tournament in their respective classes.
FHSU alumna leaving a legacy with gift of land
Roxy (Green) Tate, a 1972 Fort Hays State graduate, recently made a significant gift to the university that will keep her family’s name alive. Last year, she sold her family’s 160-acre homestead near Osborne.
DeGarmo Captures Second All-Region Honor
Fort Hays State's Katie Wagner DeGarmo has been named to the D2CCA All-Central Region First Team, announced Thursday (March 13) by the Conference Commissioners Association.
Monarch teams to host first round of sub-state following sweep of Bluejays
The Monarchs run in the new year has proved fruitful, allowing both the girls and boys teams to act as host in the first round of sub-state matchups beginning tomorrow night. Their Friday night sweep of the Norton Bluejays was pivotal in their role as host in postseason play.
City Commission Agenda includes 2025 Street Maintenance Program
Commissioners will be presented and are expected to approve six contracts for the 2025 Street Maintenance Program, all to be funded out of the Special Highway - Budgeted Projects, including purchase of materials for in-house work for items including asphalt and concrete, as well as sidewalk rebates. Three bids will be considered from Morgan Brothers: 58,500 for Curb and Brick Repairs; $75,050 for the Depot Alley and the Alley at 8th and Oak; and $124,652.78 for the 19th Street Concrete Paving Project.